ASH 2018 Highlights

Thank you for your interest in this CME program. Online registration has now closed. If you're still interested in attending, we are accepting on-site registrations on Saturday morning, January 12th, beginning at 7:30 am.

Saturday, January 12, 20197:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Boston Marriott Newton Hotel2345 Commonwealth AvenueNewton, MA 02466

Description

The care of patients with hematologic malignancies is evolving rapidly. This continuing medical education activity will discuss new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic malignancies, as presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

At this one-day course, faculty will share the latest updates in lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, coagulation disorders, and stem cell transplantation. Through case-based presentations and Q&A, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of emerging treatments available for blood cancers and blood disorders and learn how these new therapies can be integrated into daily practice.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will be able to:

1. Provide an overview and highlight the recent medical advances presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology, which will help physicians achieve better patient outcomes.2. Recognize appropriate management and treatment options for hematologic malignancies and utilize these approaches in routine clinical practice.3. Recognize new therapies and approaches in non-malignant hematology.

About the Center for Hematologic Oncology at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center

We offer advanced, specialized care for patients with all types of hematologic malignancies, including leukemia and similar bone marrow disorders, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, and other related blood disorders.

Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center is at the forefront of stem cell transplantation, performing more than 500 transplants each year. Our team of specialists are national leaders in basic and clinical research designed to bring cutting-edge, innovative therapies to patients with blood cancers. The program is committed to working closely with referring oncologists to jointly devise clinical strategies to improve the care of our patients.

Contact

For questions regarding registration or CME information, please contact the Partners Office of Continuing Professional Development atpartnerscpd@partners.org or 857-282-2515.

For questions regarding the conference, please call 1-800-553-3787.

If you have any food allergies, or if you require accommodations such as an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternative format, or wheelchair access, please contact our course coordinator atkwooten@partners.org or call 1-800-553-3787 before the live event.

Location and Parking

This course will be held at the Boston Marriott Newton Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA.

Provided by

Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center and Partners HealthCare System

CME Information

ACCREDITATION

Physician Credits:Partners HealthCare System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Partners HealthCare System designates this live activity for a maximum of 5AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing Credits:Approval for nurses has been obtained by the National Office of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society under provider number CEP 5832 to award 5.0 continuing education contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Approval Period: December 2017-December 2020.

LLS maintains responsibility for the program. Upon completion of this program and submission of the activity evaluation, a certificate of completion will beprovided to you within 30 days.

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